Giving

Giving to the Annual Fund

The sustaining support of alumni, parents, and friends continues to advance the University to higher levels of excellence.

Give your support where Webber needs it most. Make a gift to the Annual Fund, and Webber will be able to use your donation immediately to support our most urgent needs.

As a private University, Webber depends on the philanthropic support of the community it serves. Because the University cannot be sustained by tuition alone, all donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to continue a tradition of academic excellence.

The Annual Fund is the primary means by which alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends provide financial support to the University. The fund provides money for academic scholarships, need-based scholarships, academic programs, campus improvements, teaching excellence and faculty developments.

Donations to the Webber Annual Fund are tax-deductible and you can choose from several gift options – give or pledge now, make a one-year or multi-year pledge, or set up a monthly recurring gift via credit card or bank debit.

The latter two plans are easy ways to maximize the power of your giving while increasing the return to Webber. Even larger gifts are manageable when you give incrementally over a period of time. Also, by participating in a pledge plan, you help reduce paper and postage costs, which ensures your dollars go further.

Remember that Webber International University is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit private university, so your gift is tax deductible. If you would like more information on how you can further support Webber, please contact Rebecca Klepacki at 863-638-2918.

Senior Class Gift

The Senior Class Gift is an eight-week fundraising event that raises money among the senior class in support of Webber International University. Graduating seniors, this is a great way to begin the tradition of giving back to your soon-to-be alma mater!

You can either donate online on through our secure giving site – CLICK HERE. You can also stop by one of the many Senior Class Gift events held on campus! Consider giving any amount, but if you donate at least $20.19 (to celebrate graduating in 2019) you will be awarded a lapel pin to wear during graduation!

This year, the money raised during the eight-week fundraising event will go towards the Classroom Renovation Campaign. More information on the classroom campaign can be found further down on this page.

Classroom Renovation Campaign

Webber International University’s Classroom Renovation Campaign will help create collaborative and highly engaged learning environments to promote academic success in the classroom. Webber attracts both non-athletes and student-athletes, so it is important to provide attractive and efficient learning spaces for all of our students to benefit from.

In the fall of 2017, upgrades began on a “model” classroom, which has received tremendous feedback from our students and faculty. Classroom 201 has been transformed with fresh paint, new flooring, window treatments, and innovative desks and seating. The next stage includes replacing the traditional white boards with state-of-the-art glass boards that are projectable (which will eliminate the need for a projector screen), a short-throw projector, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The hope is that one day in the near future, all of the classrooms in the McConnell Building will be renovated with the support of our alumni and friends.

The continuous improvements that Webber International University is making to both its programs and its facilities illustrate the school’s commitment to the higher education of the student body. Beyond a high-quality education, the ultimate goal is to see Webber students grow both athletically and academically. In a collaborative, highly engaged learning environment, this can be achieved with the learning tools provided to both students and faculty.

Webber is a not-for-profit university that operates on a tight budget. The support of our alumni and friends is crucial with projects such as this. We are accepting donations of any amount and naming rights to the classrooms are available. With your support, our goal is to make our classrooms conducive to learning which will aid in the recruitment and retention of students. Webber is here to create the business leaders of tomorrow and that all begins in the classroom.

The President’s Golf Tournament

We hope that you will consider joining us for our 27th Annual Webber President’s Golf Tournament on Monday, October 22nd at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club in Haines City. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with Registration & Lunch followed by a 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start. After 18 holes of remarkable golf, participants will enjoy dinner and an awards reception. All golfers will receive a Webber polo shirt and a frozen turkey, compliments of Sysco Food Services.

Please consider entering a team or becoming a sponsor at one of the various levels to help us make this event a success again this year. The support of our business partners, friends, and alumni have helped impact the lives of numerous students over the year, which is truly appreciated. Contact Rebecca at 863-638-2918 or at klepackirm@webber.edu with any questions.

Contribute to the Brick Campaign

Leave Your Mark!

Alumni, students, and friends of Webber International University are invited to leave their mark on the Webber campus through the purchase of a personalized engraved brick to be displayed in our flag plaza.

Your brick will be part of the beautifully re-designed International Flag plaza, located just outside of the Grace and Roger Babson Library, featuring the historic Rogers granite monument as its centerpiece. Your name, carved in a brick and placed in the plaza, will symbolize the spirit you felt when you were at Webber—the same spirit still present on the campus today!

Order your brick today, and invest in the future of Webber International University.

For more information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (863) 638-2918 or email Rebecca Klepacki, Director of Alumni Relations, at klepackirm@webber.edu.

Other Ways to Support Webber

Support Webber while you shop!

There’s no better time than now to show your support for Webber International University. That’s because when you use these sites to shop online, up to 20% of what you spend can be automatically donated to our university – at no cost to you! You can also save money, so don’t wait to get started! Just select Webber International University as your favorite cause then enjoy thousands of coupons and deals while helping us equip tomorrows leaders. It’s that easy!